Maui County
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Population | 166,260 (2017) |
|---|---|
| County seat | Wailuku |
| Points of interest | Haleakalā National Park |
| Hana Highway | |
| University | University of Hawaiʻi Maui College |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2442037 |
About Maui County
Maui County, officially the County of Maui, is a county in the U. S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini. The latter two are uninhabited. As of the 2010 census, the population was 154,834. The county seat is Wailuku.
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence
...By Emily McGarveyBBC NewsMaui County is suing energy firm Hawaiian Electric, saying it failed to turn off electric equipment before wildfires started on the island...
850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says
......
Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
... " We offer our deepest condolences to the families who are beginning to receive notifications about their loved ones, " said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen...
Hawaii wildfires: Crews may find 10 to 20 wildfire victims a day - governor
... " The deadly fire in Lahaina is still burning and is about 85% contained, according to Maui County officials...
When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
... " We pick up remains and they fall apart, " said Maui County police chief John Pelletier on Saturday, four days after a massive wildfire tore downhill through dry brush and grass and engulfed the island s western edge...
Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history
... On Friday, Maui County officials also confirmed12 additional deaths in Lahaina...
Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?
... Shortly before 0900 local time (2000 BST), Maui County s official website put out a statement in which they said that the brush fire had been "100% contained" although " winds in the area remain a concern"...
Raging Hawaii wildfires kill 36 people
...At least 36 people have died as wildfires rage across Maui County in Hawaii, officials say...
Raging Hawaii wildfires kill 36 people
At least 36 people have died as wildfires rage across Maui County in Hawaii, officials say.
The fires have been fanned by strong winds from a passing hurricane, destroying hundreds of buildings and burning some areas to the ground.
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes on Maui island and a state of emergency has been declared.
A huge search and rescue operation is under way and helicopters have been dropping water on the fires From Above .
Source of news: bbc.com
